reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent 
reinvented; reinventing; reinvents
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
3
: to bring into use again
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The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.
chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients
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Kate Matthams, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
This season–and for the first time since its debut in 1969–the hero handbag is reinvented in a reversible icy blue and pretty pale pink–two of spring’s hautest hues to take note of now, and then add to your already overflowing Rabanne shopping cart later.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Bracken Darrell has been on a mission to reinvent VF Corp. since becoming president and chief executive officer in August 2023.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Bala Bangles: Co-founded by Natalie Holloway, Bala is reinventing fitness gear with stylish, functional designs.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Reinvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvent. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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reinvent
verb
re·in·vent
ˌrē-ən-ˈvent
1
: to make as if for the first time something already invented
reinvent the wheel
2
: to remake or redo completely
reinvented his musical style
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